Message from Maynard explained

Message from Maynard
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Maynard Ferguson
Cover:	Message from Maynard.jpg
Released:	1963
Recorded:	March 1962 New York City
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Roulette R 52101
Producer:	Teddy Reig
Chronology:	Maynard Ferguson
Prev Title:	Maynard '63
Prev Year:	1962
Next Title:	Maynard '64
Next Year:	1963

Message from Maynard is an album released by Canadian jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in early 1962 and originally released on the Roulette label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated "None of the originals caught on, but there are plenty of fine solos from the leader/trumpeter, Menza on tenor, altoist Lanny Morgan and pianist Abene; plus, the rhythm section is really pushed by drummer Rufus Jones".

Track listing

All compositions by Don Menza except where noted.

1. "September Moan" (Don Sebesky) – 4:04
2. "Statement" – 6:08
3. "Nude Mood" – 2:45
4. "One for Otis" – 2:43
5. "Reflection" – 2:49
6. "Head Hunter" – 2:57
7. "Lament for Susan" (Mike Abene) – 3:43
8. "L & M" (Don Rader) – 3:06
9. "Jennifer's Bounce" (Rader) – 2:21

Personnel

• Maynard Ferguson – trumpet, leader
• John C. Gale, Gene A. Goe, Natale Pavone, Donald A. Rader – trumpet
• Kenneth H. Rupp – trombone
• Lanny Morgan – alto saxophone
• Willie Maiden, Donald J. Menza – tenor saxophone
• Frank J. Hittner, Jr. – baritone saxophone
• Michael C. J. Abene – piano
• Lincoln B. Milliman – bass
• Rufus Jones – drums
• Mike Abene (track 7), Don Menza (tracks 2–6), Don Rader (tracks 8 & 9, Don Sebesky (track 1) – arrangers

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Roulette Album Discography, Part 3, accessed February 7, 2017
2. Minn, M. Maynard Ferguson discography, accessed February 7, 2017